Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn
Experts warn that Trump administration officials are misrepresenting the science of sex and gender, impacting healthcare accessibility and policy for transgender individuals.
Notification for February 27
Yongin University held an inauguration ceremony for its new president, Park Yoon-kyu, on February 25, while various other significant appointments and events were reported from Korea.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea Public Enterprise Association Successfully Hold Conference on 'New Government Policies for Public Institutions and AI Transformation'
A successful conference was held at Seoul National University of Science and Technology focusing on new government policies for public institutions and the transformation shaped by AI, attended by over 200 participants from various sectors.
Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say
Critics are raising concerns about the credibility of Scotland's long-term emissions reduction strategy, labeling it as overly reliant on unrealistic projections.
Trump's science and tech man lays out White House's global AI strategy
The U.S. White House outlines its global strategy for AI through a dialogue with Michael Kratsios, addressing the growing AI adoption gap between developed and developing nations.
InSocial Event: Lessons from the Governance of the Labour Party in Britain
The event analyzed the governance of the British Labour Party and potential lessons for the Greek center-left, featuring insights from experts in political science.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Meeting with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the White House - Today's appointment with Modi
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Michael Kratsios, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to discuss Greece-U.S. cooperation in technology and AI.
Jüri Kõre: Do we really have to worry about Estonia's declining birth rate?
The article critiques Estonian President Jüri Kõre's and French President Macron's handling of declining birth rates, emphasizing the need for scientific insights in policy making.
The White House abandoned the scientific argument for fighting climate change
The article discusses the decision by the White House to move away from relying on scientific evidence in its climate change strategy.
Science and inequality: invisible costs and the scissor effect drive women away from scientific careers
The article discusses how hidden costs and societal barriers hinder women's participation in scientific careers, especially highlighted on International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
A Major Report Urges Companies to Slow Down Biodiversity Loss or Else They Will Suffer
A new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) emphasizes the imperative for businesses to take action against biodiversity loss, highlighting that less than one percent of public companies address their impact on biodiversity.
Milda Ališauskienė has started to lead the Lithuanian Social Science Center
Milda Ališauskienė has been appointed as the new director of the Lithuanian Social Science Center, emphasizing quality social research and collaboration for the future vision of Lithuania.
Isamaa Begins Consultations for a Vote of No Confidence Against Kristina Kallas
The Isamaa party in Estonia is initiating consultations with opposition parties to introduce a vote of no confidence against Education and Science Minister Kristina Kallas due to recent confusion regarding education policy changes.
State Secretary: In ten years, the number of children in kindergartens has increased by 27 thousand
State Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth, Stipe Mamić, highlighted significant investments in preschool education over the past decade, noting an increase of over 27,000 children in kindergartens.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Sports Promises Measures to Attract Teachers, Proposals Will Be Submitted for Public Consultations Soon
The Ministry of Education in Lithuania is preparing a plan to improve teacher recruitment and working conditions, which will soon be presented for public consultations.
Collaboration between Science and Technology and National Security to be Specified for the First Time in Government Plan, Including Dual-Use
The Japanese government plans to include collaboration between science and national security and promote dual-use research in its five-year science and technology policy starting from 2026, marking a significant policy shift.
White House says Biden decision to scrap China Initiative flawed
The White House's top science adviser criticized the Biden administration's decision to discontinue the China Initiative, claiming it could be damaging to efforts against economic espionage from Beijing.
Should parents be punished if children don't go to school?
The Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth has abandoned its plan to restrict parents from justifying school absences, maintaining the current policy that allows parents to justify up to three consecutive days of absence throughout the year.
Amendment to the Law on Higher Education: Is the system adapting to interest groups within the academic community?
The Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth in Croatia is set to amend the Law on Higher Education and Scientific Activity for the first time since its adoption in 2022, highlighting the need to refine certain provisions based on practical experiences before further legislative changes are proposed.
Science Policy: "We Cannot Be Unpolitical"
The Gerda-Henkel Foundation in Düsseldorf, which has supported historical humanities since 1976, is increasingly helping endangered scholars alongside its traditional funding of nearly 2000 projects in 2024.
Infectious Diseases: "Good Science Will Win Sooner or Later"
Anthony Fauci, the former chief disease expert of the USA, discusses his disappointment with current health policy, his recent appearance at a health tech conference, and his hopes for science in an interview with SZ.